Covenant & Commitment | Nehemiah 10
The story of Nehemiah isn’t just the story of a return from exile and rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. It’s also a story of a revival of religion. In chapter 10, this revival involves recommitting...
The History of the World | Nehemiah 9
In Nehemiah 9, the teachers of the law retell the History of Israel and there is a recurring pattern – God’s faithfulness, human sinfulness and God’s mercy. This cycle of history is repeated throughout Israel’s...
Revival in Jerusalem | Nehemiah 8
After the wall is completed, God moves in Jerusalem. The people have a revival of hunger for God’s Word, joy in the Lord and obedience to the law in the Old Testament. As they celebrate...
Loving the Poor | Nehemiah 5
Nehemiah cares for the poor and needy people in Jerusalem, taking political action and acting generously himself. His love for the downtrodden comes from a fear of God and reflects God’s own deep love and...
3 Rounds of Opposition | Nehemiah 4
How should Christians handle opposition? In Nehemiah 4, the people of Jerusalem demonstrate a dependence on prayer, a focus on God’s strength and vigilance which enables them to overcome intense opposition. The story also foreshadows...